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James Hollingshead Profile & Stats

by GI Team Published on May 4, 2021

James Hollingshead
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James Hollingshead

James Hollinshead is a professional bodybuilder from London who started training at the age of 14-years old. Since then, he has walked the stage with some of the greatest in the sport and has made a name for himself in the pro bodybuilding circuit as an elite bodybuilder seeking the top podium spot.

Below is a complete breakdown of his profile, stats, biography, training and diet regimens.

Full Name: James Hollingshead (IFBB Professional Bodybuilder)

Weight Height Date Of Birth
245-255 lbs. 5’11” 3/17/1989
Division Era Nationality
Heavyweight 2010 British

 


BIOGRAPHY

At the age of 14, James entered the gym for the first time. He was fascinated with all of the possibilities in front of him. His goal was to build a ripped physique, one to rival the best of them. He was a boxer at one point and Mike Tyson was his idol. James loved Tyson’s build and it inspired him to push to be bigger. Boxers at his gym competed in knighted divisions and James knew he had to hit the gym.

Being that his main goal was to gain in size, he believed the best way to achieve his goal would be by eating as many calories as possible. Sometimes James would intake food so much to a point of him almost becoming sick. He later realized that it is not about how much you eat, but about how much you actually absorb.

After many months of trial and error, James started to see some progress in his growth which motivated him to keep going and training hard so he could achieve an even better physique. As time passed by, James’ fascination with bodybuilding grew deeper. Eventually, he decided to start a career in the sport – becoming a men’s bodybuilding contestant.

He took an inspiration from one of his close friends and bodybuilding expert who helped him start off his competitive career. It didn’t take James long for him to become fully involved in his bodybuilding career. He started competing regularly and each show he became more and more confident.

James’ first major title came at the UKBFF Jr. British Championships, where he took 1st place. Not too long after, he outdid himself by winning the UKBFF Heavyweight Championships. With both victories, James established himself as a formidable athlete and a rising icon in British bodybuilding.

James Hollingshead

TRAINING

James trains six days a week. He focuses on separate muscle groups each day and will often split his training into two daily sessions, having a workout in the morning and one in the evening.

After his evening workouts, he enjoys a long walk. The walk helps him de-stress, along with improving blood flow and fat loss.

His top three go-to exercises are: Dips, T-bar rows, and Squats. Here’s some of his training workouts throughout the week:

Monday – Chest in the morning, biceps in the evening, followed by a light walk

Tuesday – Back in the morning, calves in the evening, followed by a light walk

Wednesday – Delts in the morning, triceps in the evening, followed by a light walk

Thursday – Rest day

Friday – Chest in the morning, biceps in the evening, followed by a light walk outdoors

Saturday – Back in the morning, calves in the evening

Sunday – Legs

NUTRITION

James’ pre-season diet is strict. His main protein sources during prep for a contest are chicken and fish.

As for his carb intake, he might eat some brown rice and sweet potatoes, along with some minimal fats. Even though James restricts some carbs, he never cuts back on vegetables. He eat vegetables in big amounts and continues through contest prep.

James says that vegetables are rich in fiber and help keep him satiated, along with providing him with the vital nutrients.

COMPETITION HISTORY

  • 2020 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Contest – 1st Place
  • 2019 IFBB Toronto Pro Open Bodybuilding – 6th Place
  • 2019 IFBB New York Pro Open Bodybuilding – 8th Place
  • 2019 IFBB Bigman Weekend Open Bodybuilding – 3rd Place
  • 2018 IFBB Prague Pro Open Bodybuilding – 6th Place
  • 2017 UKBFF British Championships Men’s Bodybuilding Over 100 kg – 1st Place PRO CARD OVERALL CHAMPION
  • 2016 UKBFF British Championships Men’s Bodybuilding Over 100 kg – 5th Place
  • 2014 UKBFF British Championships Men’s Bodybuilding Over 100 kg – 1st Place
  • 2013 UKBFF British Championships Men’s Bodybuilding Over 100 kg – 3rd Place
  • 2012 UKBFF British Championships Junior Bodybuilding – 2nd Place
  • 2009 UKBFF British Championships Junior Bodybuilding – 1st Place
  • 2009 UKBFF Leamington Spa Junior Bodybuilding – 1st Place

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